$500 off a jaw-dropping Gibson Les Paul Standard is just the tip of the iceberg in Guitar Center's unbeatable Presidents' Day sale – here's more of my expert picks

Well, it's officially Presidents' Day, and that can only mean one thing: guitar bargains! Many of our favorite music retailers are getting in on the action, but Guitar Center may just be offering the most bang for your buck. Guitar Center is currently offering up to 30% off a wide range of big-name guitar gear.

This impressive sale offers generous discounts on some of the most popular electric guitars, stunning beginner acoustic guitars, and pedalboard essentials such as Line 6 multi-effects, plus much more.

You have until 18 February to grab a discount, so if you see something you like, don't hang about, as you only have a couple of days left to get involved.

Guitar Center Presidents' Day Sale: up to 30% off
There's a lot on offer here, from stunning guitars, tube amps for gigging, and a slew of pedals. That said, it's not just guitar gear that's seen a discount. Every member of your band can get in on the action, with pianos, drum kits, and PA systems also on offer.

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Presidents' Day has long been an excellent time for guitarists to pick up a bargain, and this year's sale definitely doesn't disappoint.

A few days ago, we mentioned a whopping $900 off a stunning Gibson Les Paul Standard, but as expected, the deal has already sold out. But not to worry, we've found another LP deal worth shouting about. Right now, you can score a generous $500 off the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V. This is about as versatile as a Les Paul gets, packing coil-splits and out-of-phase switches, and comes in a luxurious Satin Wine Red finish. If you're in the market for a bona fide rock machine, this has to be your next guitar – especially with Guitar Center slashing the price to just $$2,499.

Now, the Fender Player Series has long been a favorite of beginners and pros alike – and thankfully, the latest iteration, the aptly named Player II, is every bit as good. Updated, revised, and now sporting a few choice upgrades taken from the Player Plus range, the Player II offers even more value than the previous version - and you can grab one for $190 off at Guitar Center.

For me, Fender’s Player II Stratocaster finds an excellent balance between modernity and tradition, more aligned with early Strat designs than its luxuriantly smoky Racing Green colorway would suggest. A modern C-profile neck and medium-jumbo fretwork combine for a slick feel under hand, while Fender’s Alnico V single-coils fully bring the surf. This is a workhorse Strat, and Guitar Center has it at one of the best prices around right now.

Looking for an acoustic guitar? Well, the Taylor 214ce DLX Sunset Blvd would be my pick. This Grand Auditorium features a solid Sitka spruce top and layered Indian rosewood back and sides, offering a comfortable, versatile body shape that suits both strummers and fingerstyle players. Save $200 right now.

Obviously, there's a lot more on offer, so it's worth browsing through the sale to see if anything takes your fancy.

Shop the full Guitar Center Presidents' Day sale below 

• View the full electric guitar sale
• View the full bass guitar sale
• View the full amps and effects sale
• View the full accessories sale